Outback Steakhouse

4.2
2425 reviews

About

Steak HouseRestaurantTake Out RestaurantAmerican RestaurantAustralian RestaurantBar & GrillGluten-Free RestaurantBar
Outback Steakhouse, the home of juicy steaks, spirited drinks and Aussie hospitality. Find our location in Sarasota on the corner of University Parkway and N. Lockwood Ridge Road located in the Parkway Collections Shopping Mall next to Parkway 8 Cinema.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Outback Steakhouse
6390 North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL
34243, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.2
2,425 reviews
5 stars
1,459
4 stars
445
3 stars
219
2 stars
118
1 star
184

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Service quality varied significantly, with some customers praising attentive and friendly staff, while others reported slow service and unresponsive waitstaff.

Food Consistency

Food quality received mixed reviews; while many enjoyed the steaks and sides, others experienced issues with undercooked or poorly prepared dishes.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's atmosphere was generally appreciated, though some customers noted the need for updates and improvements in cleanliness.

Value for Money

Customers expressed concerns about the value for money, with some feeling that prices were high relative to the quality of food and service received.

Staff Performance

Several standout servers received high praise, indicating that individual staff performance can greatly enhance the dining experience.
  • SR
    Sheila Reine
    4 days ago
    5.0
    I had the 5 oz I think. Alice chicken and fries. It was good but the chicken was a little overcooked. Other than that I would go back there again. Recommend them. They have good food.
  • DC
    daniel camp
    Nov 16, 2025
    3.0
    Want to start by saying service by Mohammad was phenomenal. Buddy was on it, absolutely zero complaints. In fact the only reason I want to leave a review was due to the host. Unsure of her name she had long black hair and looked Hispanic. Extremely rude upon coming in. She acted as if she didn’t care to be there at all. In addition to that she was loud and disruptive during our dinner running by and talking about things we had no business hearing about to her coworkers. When we left she just sat there on her phone didn’t say thanks for coming in or anything. Hire someone else! Hold young people accountable! I am 23 btw! If you can’t handle a customer service job work anywhere else!
  • IB
    Ingo Bockshammer
    Nov 16, 2025
    5.0
    Einfach nur Mal eben für eine Blooming Onion ins Outback. Immer wieder ein Genuss. Auch die Steaks sind absolut zu empfehlen. Dazu ein schönes Ambzund guter Service
  • SF
    Sara Feins
    Nov 9, 2025
    5.0
    Celebrated my nieces Birthday here lastnight. Our server, Jordan was so amazing and kind to us. Very respectful and answered any questions we had.
  • PM
    Polly Martinez
    Oct 25, 2025
    5.0
    We had dinner at the Outback on University Park 10/24/25. Our server Juan was outstanding! 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐. I had ordered a steak and side sweet potato and casually said to my husband I won't be able to eat it I will get too full so i'm going to take it to lunch tomorrow. When Juan brought our order he had my sweet potato all boxed up. It's just a little thing but I was impressed . Great waiter! We need more like Juan! 💕

Frequently Asked Questions About Outback Steakhouse

Where can I find information on gluten-free menu items?

We can recommend several items on our menu specifically for gluten intolerance. Please [click here](https://www.outback.com/nutrition/gluten\-free) to view our gluten\-free menu

Where can I earn dine rewards?

Visit Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse \& Wine Bar participating locations.